8Doors: Arum's Afterlife Adventure

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  • Summary: 8Doors is a story-driven Metroidvania-style action platformer heavily influenced by Korean folktales. Play as ‘Arum’, a brave girl that has entered the realm of the afterlife in search of her father’s soul and guide her through the '8 Doors of Purgatory' to solve the mysteries that lie deep 8Doors is a story-driven Metroidvania-style action platformer heavily influenced by Korean folktales. Play as ‘Arum’, a brave girl that has entered the realm of the afterlife in search of her father’s soul and guide her through the '8 Doors of Purgatory' to solve the mysteries that lie deep within. … Expand

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  2. Mixed: 2 out of 3
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  1. Noisy Pixel
    Apr 6, 2021
    80
    8Doors: Arum’s Afterlife Adventure is an excellent action-adventure that delivers a satisfying experience by using a few notable influences. Normal combat can become monotonous, but fights against bosses are deeply rewarding, mirrored by the sense of exploration needed to find everything the game has to offer. This is a game that’s perfect for any looking for a charming and unique Metroidvania experience, with added layers of difficulties for veterans of the genre.
  2. PC Invasion
    Apr 7, 2021
    70
    There's a lot to love about 8Doors: Arum's Afterlife Adventure, from its ease of platforming to exciting and varied combat. But the obnoxious boss battles eat away at any good feelings you have toward the game.
  3. Finger Guns
    Apr 9, 2021
    60
    Ultimately, while 8Doors: Arum’s Afterlife Adventure is a competent enough addition to the Metroidvania genre, with a decent story and acceptable gameplay, it doesn’t do enough with its potential to rub shoulders with the giants of the field. If you’re mad for these types of games, you can do much worse. However, if you’re only interested in something more unique, this probably isn’t interesting enough to do the job.

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  1. Beowulf0711
    Jul 25, 2023
    10
    This game is wonderful. I was unsure about it at first, but the more time I spend with it the more I enjoy it. The art is great, the music isThis game is wonderful. I was unsure about it at first, but the more time I spend with it the more I enjoy it. The art is great, the music is captivating, and the gameplay is fluid and entertaining. Would definitely recommend. That being said, there are a couple difficulty spikes that may throw off more casual players. But as someone who likes a challenge, that only makes me appreciate this game more.… Expand
  2. jeffsaw1
    Jul 3, 2023
    10
    I love this game. It's similar to Hollow Knight, this amazing game is so underrated. Anyone who loves 2d platforming game should 100% buy this game.
  4. ffmyler
    Nov 8, 2021
    9
    I think that people don't do this game justice.

    In the sea of Metroidvania games as of lately, this one really stands out for me! - It    I think that people don't do this game justice.

    In the sea of Metroidvania games as of lately, this one really stands out for me!

    - It has beautiful art style, hand drawn graphics.
    - Nice level of difficulty throughout the game.
    - Some bosses are really, really challenging and take time with increase in skill to defeat.
    - Controls are tight
    - Sound & music is nice, ambiental

    Still didn't finish the game, but I am having a really good time playing through it.

    Doesn't invent anything new for the genre, but from my perspective and taste, this is Metroidvania done right.

    As a comparison, it is much better game than Blasphemous, which has nice art, but the world, lore, and the game itself is generally boring and too much in your face with "though hath sinned" kind of vibe. It felt like a grind to just finish the game and never come back to it...    … Expand
  5. SpectreLi0n
    Apr 11, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 8Doors AAA. is competent exploration 2d platformer. Its formula is based on the Metroid/ Castlevania style.

    However, it is not for the casual gamer. The level of expertise required to play this is if you are a fan of Hollow Knight, Dead Cells, Narita Boy, and Death's Gambit. So exploration with challenges that require patience and reflexes.

    PROS

    Exploration
    Story and its Korean inspiration
    Art style.

    CONS

    The lack to manually load your saves and the bad timing of the auto-save.

    The mini and main boss battles.

    Collect limit of wandering souls for rewards.

    One off Temple Run mechanic. I really hate these, it shows lack of vision from developers.    … Expand

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